Exercise Physiologists Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $73,090 +25.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.14
10th percentile $35,770
90th percentile $105,280
National median $58,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,770
    25th
    $35,770
    50th (median)
    $73,090
    75th
    $92,790
    90th
    $105,280

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Physiologists salary vs area income 78% Median Exercise Physiologists salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Exercise Physiologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Maine $87,300
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $84,390
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $81,260
    Washington $80,850
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,840
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $74,380

    Nearby metros — Exercise Physiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $84,390
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $67,690
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $65,640
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $63,960
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $63,750
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $63,730

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,440
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $76,290
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,600
    Pharmacists $158,450
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,430
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $55,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Exercise Physiologists make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Physiologists in Los Angeles, CA is $35.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.78 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Exercise Physiologists salaries?

    The median Exercise Physiologists salary in Los Angeles, CA is 25.7% above the national median of $58,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Exercise Physiologists in Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Exercise Physiologists (10th percentile) earn around $35,770 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,770.